Fly private between Waskaganish and Nemiscau from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Waskaganish (YKQ) ⇄ Nemiscau (YNS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Waskaganish to Nemiscau is roughly 183 kilometres — 114 miles, or 99 nautical miles.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Waskaganish–Nemiscau spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 46 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 44 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Waskaganish, Canada: Waskaganish Airport.
Nemiscau, Canada: Nemiscau Airport.
| Waskaganish Airport | Nemiscau Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYKQ / YKQ | CYHH / YNS |
| Longest hard runway | — | — |
| Surface | Gravel | Gravel |
| Field elevation | 80 ft | 802 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km 1,571 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km 2,471 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km 1,951 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km 2,181 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km 2,671 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km 1,751 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km 1,251 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km 3,471 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km 3,421 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km 3,671 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km 4,371 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km 5,697 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km 6,171 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km 6,991 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km 7,171 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km 7,571 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km 7,171 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km 14,031 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km 10,883 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km 12,731 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km 11,716 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Opinaca Aerodrome
Our team responds to Waskaganish–Nemiscau quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 183 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Waskaganish–Nemiscau is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 46 min gate to gate over 183 km (114 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Waskaganish–Nemiscau charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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